For business license assistance, please contact HdL at (510) 250-1889 or Alameda@HdLGov. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call us at (510) 747-4851. Thank you for doing business in the City of Alameda! Thank you for your interest in doing business in the City of Alameda.
California doesn't necessarily require all businesses (of any structure) to obtain a license. While the state doesn't issue or require a business operating license, it regulates and requires licenses or permits for some business activities.
You must obtain a business license from Alameda County only if you are conducting any type of business, including leasing residential and commercial property, or your business is based in an unincorporated area of Alameda County.
Local Business Licenses Any business operating within a particular city or county must obtain a local permit to comply with municipal regulations.
You will need to provide: A completed Public Health Permit/License Application. Business or individual identity documents, such as a Business License, Seller's Permit, Articles of Incorporation, or California ID (Sole Proprietor), depending on the nature of your business.
Limited partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies (LLCs) are all legally required to register within California. Only sole proprietorships are exempt.